Matt Irsik and the chaps from Wasatch Front Historical Gaming Society have just released the latest version of their magazine, Warning Order #61. As always an interesting read and to my mind just as good as any of the main print wargaming magazines. Of interest to me are their thoughts on playing BKCIV and their recent trial game of Honours of War, both faovurite rulesets of mine. They also touch upon playing the War of the Roses using Hail Caesar!, but this seems to be prior to knowing that the new edition will include this period in the book. Plenty to enjoy on a cold and cloudy Sunday morning that we have forecast tomorrow.
Matt always likes feedback so if you have the chance, let him know your thoughts etc. I plan to on how I approach BKCII/IV and HoW as well.
WO is definitely just as good as the mainstream wargaming media with a useful mix of miniatures, hex-and-counter gaming, reviews, and much more. Always worth a read. I can see why this issue held particular interest for you. You ought to consider posting your thoughts back to Mark here for us all to read and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of games and periods on show as it were, plus his thoughts on wargaming in general. Maybe because we seem to be of a very similar age a lot of what he says resonates with me. This issue certainly does have quite a bit of interest to me and a good shout to share my views on BKC, which I might well do.
DeleteThanks for the heads up on this "mag" Steve, I just dropped by for a couple of minutes....all old episodes still seem to be available to read, so I will have a browse, as it is another wet day here this morning!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Keith and fortunately all issues are freely available. Well worth dipping into if you're at a loss on the gaming front and I always find something of interest for me to mull over. No rain but we've actually had snow for once, which is great to see. Perfect snow for snow ball fights or snow men, but not for sledging. At least it makes it feel more like Xmas!
DeleteAlready spotted it Steve, but thanks for the heads up anyway. You certainly seem to be “on a roll” these last few days… 😉🤣
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
I only checked last week (I think) and it wasn't up then. I always like to flag it up as it is well worth reading IMHO. Certainly the gaming juices are flowing again Geoff:).
DeleteA very good issue, content wise for me.
ReplyDeleteI thought you would find this issue of particular interest Norm.
DeleteHaven't WO for years! Used to be on my long list of favourites on my old PC, but when that kicked the bucket I lost the list and forgot about it. Just run through #61. It's very good.
ReplyDeleteSo thanks for the reminder Steve.
I'm glad you've found it again so to speak Chris and hopefully it will motivate you on the gaming front, as it has helped me even from just a quick read through yesterday.
DeleteJust read WO61 and although not of interest to me I can see the attraction to wargamers who would certainly find this facinating....Regards.
ReplyDeleteI natrually find it very useful being a wargamer, but then a large part of it is also a nostalgia trip, as I think Matt and I are of a similar age.
DeleteThanks for the reminder, Steve. Just downloading it. I used to read it a while ago and enjoyed it but then inexplicably forgot about it! Must be my age... ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
David.
You're welcome David and I hope you find something to enjoy in it:).
DeleteThanks for this info Steve. Didn't know it was there. What a find.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Richard and hope you enjoy this and the back issues too.
DeleteGreat insight Steve and a really useful guide when it comes to creating scenario's. Cheers Stu
ReplyDeleteLots of stuff to enjoy in their magazine for sure. To my eternal chagrin I've never tried any of their scenarios!
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